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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Bimbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bimbo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Pixies - Where Is My Mind. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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235 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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200 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Bimbo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Bimbo throws a head kick that Emelianenko semi-blocks.
It looks like Andrei Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Bimbo avoids it easily.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bimbo.
Emelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Bimbo.
Emelianenko throws a left that rocks Bimbo and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Emelianenko dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Bimbo regain composure!
Bimbo is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bimbo is trying to control Emelianenko's posture but Emelianenko avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bimbo sneaks back into half guard.
Bimbo tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.
Bimbo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Emelianenko is working away from the top position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Emelianenko drops Bimbo with a beautiful combination! Bimbo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Emelianenko is looking for the KO!
Bimbo is rocked!
It looks like Lawrence Bimbo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!(x)
Emelianenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by
a hook to the body.
Bimbo tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Bimbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bimbo throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Bimbo.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Bimbo avoids it well.
Bimbo wants to clinch.
Bimbo gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Bimbo knocks Emelianenko out cold with a massive hammerfist! Bimbo Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lawrence Bimbo!
Lawrence Bimbo retains his heavyweight title!
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